Professional Cleanings, Exams

Cleanings

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Professional cleanings performed by our licensed hygienists are just as important to your dental health as daily brushing and flossing. Dental assistants can assist the doctor and dental hygienists with polish, x-rays, and as necessary. Using specialized tools and training, your hygienists at Bella Dental Care will remove:

•	Plaque build-up from the surfaces of teeth. Bacteria in the mouth form plaque, which collects on teeth and causes decay, gum disease and gingivitis
•	Tartar from teeth surfaces. Tartar, or calculus, is plaque that has become hardened on the teeth; its removal requires scaling
•	Surface stains from teeth through polishing

Some patients will require a deep cleaning due to gum disease and past periodontal treatments. Dr. Durflinger or Dr. Abifaker will review your past dental history and identify any issues you may need treatment for.

Examinations

Regular examinations, by Dr. Durflinger or Dr. Abifaker, help detect and prevent health issues before they become serious. Consistent dental check-ups help catch problems when they are small and easier to treat. Left unattended, small treatable problems become worse and may require more extensive, expensive procedures to repair. Dental examinations generally include the following:

•	Gum disease screening
•	Oral cancer screening
•	Visual tooth decay evaluation
•	Gum pocket measurement and tracking
•	X-ray examination to detect: tooth decay, cysts, tumors, problems below the gums and other hidden issues

Regular examinations are very important for your health. Remember, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." –Benjamin Franklin

Time to schedule an appointment?

At Bella Dental Care, we create a strong emotional investment in each and every patient we serve, and we want to show you how amazing your dental experience can be! Are you ready to schedule your appointment with us? Call us at (425) 208-0032 or fill out or online appointment request form today!

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Marie Durflinger, DDS
Rima Abifaker, DDS

Call (425) 208-0032

Bella Dental Care
1550 140th Avenue NE Suite 110,
Bellevue, WA 98005-4500

Open Monday–Friday

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Professional cleanings performed by our licensed hygienists are just as important as daily brushing and flossing. Assistants can help the doctor and hygienists with polish, x-rays, and as necessary.
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